2012 Pacific Energy Summit

"Vietnam has reached a pivotal point of economic growth, and adequate power supply is central to that growth. The opportunity is greater now than ever to grow our prospects for multilateral cooperation to ensure energy security and address environmental concerns."

—Dang Dinh Quy,President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam

The annual Pacific Energy Summit provides a vehicle for ongoing collaboration and dialogue on the topics of energy security and climate change and seeks to forge lasting partnerships that address these challenges jointly.

More from the Summit

Interviews with Summit Participants

On March 20-22, 2012, the Pacific Energy Summit convened key stakeholders from around the world in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss market and policy solutions for “Innovative Generation: Powering a Prosperous Asia.” This invitation-only event took place over three days in an interactive forum where delegates exchanged ideas on how to sustainably meet Asia’s electricity needs and support Asia’s economic growth.

The 2012 Summit came at a critical juncture. The Asia-Pacific is the most economically dynamic region in the world and sits at the forefront of global efforts to effectively and sustainably meet growing energy needs. Decisions made today will define how we will meet burgeoning energy demand to sustain growth and address the concurrent environmental impacts.

Summit Report

Summit Papers

To inform plenary sessions and prompt thought-provoking discussion, the 2012 Summit organizers commissioned policy papers from top experts in the field that were distributed to Summit participants in advance of the meeting. Access the 2012 Summit Papers.

Research and Results

Participants received expert policy papers in advance of the Summit to frame and inform the panel discussions. These papers will be distributed to key stakeholders in the region along with a final report summarizing key discussion points and findings. Briefings with key stakeholders and policymakers will be held throughout the region to further the Summit discussion and findings.